The latest from the Initiative.

On this podcast with Dr. Dani Cabral, Mike shares his personal journey with Alzheimer's, including his experiences as a care partner for his parents and his own diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment. He emphasizes the importance of early detection, the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's, and the need for a language change regarding dementia. Mike's initiative to change the narrative around Alzheimer's aims to empower individuals and reduce stigma, encouraging proactive health management and gratitude in the face of challenges.

The Mike Zuendel Effect in the New Alzheimer’s Era: One Man. One Mission. Thousands Inspired. - Resilient Aging Unfiltered

The Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium honors philanthropist Michael Zuendel - Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium

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The Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium has honored Mike Zuendel with its John Theobald Memorial Community Service Award, given in memory of the Consortium’s founding Board Chair.

Changing the Narrative: One Man’s Journey to Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Treatment - Dementia Matters

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Mike Zuendel joins the podcast to share his experience of being diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease and how he’s pushing back against the stigma surrounding dementia. He also talks about how early detection and treatment have allowed him to lead a normal life with cognitive impairment.

Changing Lives by Challenging Use of the Word Dementia - Generations Now

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In this featured blog piece in the American Society on Aging’s Generations Now, Mike Zuendel addresses his experience and how stigma is keeping people from early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

Phasing out the ‘D-word’ - STAT

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In this op-ed from Initiative founder Mike Zuendel, he addresses the need for change - and the opportunity he found in a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

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For Patients on Discontinued Aduhelm, What Now? - Being Patient

Mike Zuendel speaks about his experience with new anti-amyloid treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

Episode 41: Mike T. Zuendel, Initiative to change the "D-Word" - Dementia Man

In this episode of Samuel Simon’s video blog, Mike opens up about his personal journey with Alzheimer’s and his advocacy work as Founder and Advocate in Chief of the Initiative to Change the “D-Word”

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